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I have completed my B.Sc in Botany and wish to be a Lecturer in near future. For, this I have also planned to do M.Sc but, bit unsure regarding selection of exact subject. So, my question is to be a Lecturer of Botany which subject should I should for my Masters?

It is always better to select subject that you have studied at bachelor's degree level. You can opt for Master's degree in Botany from a recognized university.

After completion of master's degree, you can apply for National Eligibility test. NET is conducted by CBSE for Lectureship and Junior Research Fellowship. Candidates with minimum of 55% marks in master's degree can apply for this examination.

There is no upper age limit for Lectureship.

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I have completed my B.Sc in Botany and wish to be a Lecturer in near future. For, this I have also planned to do M.Sc but, bit unsure regarding selection of exact subject. So, my question is to be a Lecturer of Botany which subject should I should for my Masters?

To become a lecturer you need to have a Post graduation Degree and UGC NET Qualified.

Eligibility to appear in the NET Exams:
M.Sc or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS with at least 55% marks for General candidates and OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST, Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates.


CSIR conducts the CSIR-UGC-NET JRF/NET exam in the following subjects:

1. Chemical Sciences
2. Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
3. Life Sciences
4. Mathematical Sciences
5. Physical Sciences


You have to appear in the subject Life Sciences.